Shawna Roberts, Psy.D.

FAQ
Take advantage of a free consultation.  When you call or email me, request a free consultation and we will arrange a time for us to meet.  When you arrive, I will greet you personally and ask you to fill out a basic information form.  We will get a chance to know each other and for you to determine whether I might be of further help to you.  If I am not a good fit for you, I will refer you to someone who can be of help.  Since we are a team of mental health professionals, there is a good chance that we will be able to find a therapist that fits for you.  If you decide to work with me then we will schedule our first session.

Where is your office located?
From Highway 6, go south on Wadsworth Blvd.  The office is located on the corner of S. Wadsworth and W. Ohio Ave (just south of W. Alameda Avenue).  We are located at 777 S. Wadsworth Blvd. in the Irongate Executive Plaza at Building 2 on the first floor in Suite 103.

What are your rates?

The standard fee is $110.00 per 50 minute session.
Feeling stressed due to financial difficulty? 
Research shows that brief therapy can be effective.

What forms of payment do you take?

We accept checks, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa.

Do you accept insurance?  How does insurance work?

There is a confusing array of insurance arrangements.  The first thing you should do is check with your insurance carrier.  Check your coverage carefully and find the answers to the following questions:
    -Do I have mental health benefits?
    -What is my deductible and has it been met?
    -How many sessions per calendar year does my plan cover?
    -How much is paid for an out-of-network provider?
    -Is there a limitation on how much you will be paid per session?
    -Is primary care physician approval required?
When I meet with you, bring in this information and we will figure out how much to expect in reimbursement.


What should I expect for my first visit?

During the first therapy session, you will be encouraged to share your struggles but will not be forced to discuss issues that you do not feel comfortable sharing at this time.  We will work together to create a space where you feel comfortable sharing life's difficulties.  By about the third therapy session, we will develop a plan together that will help you achieve your goals.        

How will I benefit from therapy?
During therapy you will receive an individualized approach to meet your needs.  You will be provided with practical tools and techniques, and we will work to try them out in your life in order to determine whether we have found solutions.  You will be educated about harmful negative repeating patterns that are occurring in your life.  You will learn ways to have healthy relationships with your self and others.  I think of therapy as a process of recovery from struggles to opportunities of personal growth. 

Need additional resources?

Here are some helpful websites: 

At Health Mental Health
For mental health information and self-help resources: 
www.athealth.com

Anxiety Disorders Association of America
For anxiety related information:
www.adaa.org

National Association for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression
For those interested in updated research:
www.narsad.om

National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
For information regarding trauma recovery:
www.ncptsd.va.gov

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation
For specific information regarding obsessive compulsive difficulties:
www.ocfoundation.org


National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Colorado
Information and support for those diagnosed with a mental illness:
www.namicolorado.org

American Psychological Association
For psychology topics:
www.apa.org

WebMD
For health and medical news and information:
www.webmd.com/